Miki Katoni
In 2020, I graduated from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where I concentrated on short-form video and documentary film production. There, I created a niche in matching motion graphics-based explanatory journalism with traditional verité doc production. I learned and continue to master the primary skills necessary to complete a video/nonfiction film from conception to release: research/reporting, writing, filming, design, editing, and animation.
After graduating, I worked at POLITICO's video department, where I served as the lead animator and designer for the team, while also reporting and producing my own videos and series. I then worked at the Wondros Agency focusing on motion graphics, producing, and writing for high-profile clients such as The United Nations, The U.S. Federal Covid Task Force, The Veterans Administration, and more.
Currently, I serve as Senior Video Producer at RALLY, a social impact agency where I lead comprehensive video strategies for major nonprofits and political organizations. I specialize in creating social-first content optimized for audience engagement across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. My work involves hands-on production, personally shooting, editing, animating, and writing scripts, while also project managing campaigns from inception to delivery. I also manage teams of cinematographers, editors, and content creators on medium and large-scale projects.
Throughout my career, I've maintained a commitment to independent journalism. In 2022, I directed and produced Queer and Frum, a short documentary about two former Orthodox Jews in their unique journeys to becoming openly queer. A condensed version of the film premiered in the New York Times, and the full-length version was released through Grasshopper Films. I've also created explainer videos and reported for major news organizations including The Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, and STAT News.
I've continually adapted to evolving digital landscapes, teaching myself emerging skills like advanced motion graphics and new editing platforms to stay current with social media trends and modern video journalism. My work spans from intimate documentary storytelling to viral social content, always maintaining a foundation in rigorous journalism and authentic visual storytelling.
Whether creating advocacy content, news coverage, or cultural documentaries, my approach remains consistent: combining technical innovation with editorial integrity to tell compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences across multiple platforms.